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Industrial Development Act (No. 36 of 1969) - Sect 33

Powers of the Board

33.
(1) The Board shall have the power to do ail such acts and take all such steps as may be necessary for or conducive to the attainment of its objects.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), the Board shall have the power-
(a) to establish, maintain and carry on industrial estates in Ceylon;
(b) to engage in, or co-operate with, local institutions or bodies of persons or foreign institutions or governments, in the display on distribution of industrial products manufactured in Ceylon;
(c) subject to the proviso of paragraph (f) of section 15, to assist financially or otherwise any local authority, State-sponsored Corporation on Government Department or any person on body of persons (whether corporate on unincorporate), in the purchase of industrial machinery or raw materials, or in the provision of any other facilities or in the doing on any act or thing necessary for or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Board
(d) to train, or assist financially the training of, persons to do work which is wholly or mainly connected with the attainment of the objects of the Board;
(e) to participate in the business of any industrial undertaking or activities related to industrial development in such manner as the Minister may determine;
(f) to levy fees or other charges for services- performed, or facilities or equipment pro vided, by the Board;
(g) to acquire, hold, take or give on lease, mortgage or hire, pledge or sell or otherwise dispose of, any movable or immovable property;
(h) to employ such officers and servants as may be necessary for carrying out the objects of the Board;
(i) to provide financial assistance, welfare and recreational facilities, houses, hostels and other like accommodation for persons employed by the Board;
(j) to construct, manufacture, purchase, maintain and repair anything required for the purposes of the objects of the Board;
(k) to enter into and perform or carry out, whether directly or through any officer or agent authorized in that behalf by the Board, all such contracts or agreements as may be necessary for the attainment of the objects of the Board;
(l) subject to the provisions of this Act, to make rules in relation to its officers and servants, including their appointments, promotions, remuneration, disciplinary control, conduct and grant of leave to them;
(m) subject to the provisions of this Act, to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Board; and
(n) to do all other acts which, in the opinion of the Board, are necessary to facilitate the proper carrying out of its objects or the performance of its duties.


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